backend engineer jobs in Guildford

You will be responsible for the entirety of the back end features of the products.

You will be in charge of building scalable backend services and awesome messaging queues.

You will be responsible for developing a Python-based back end platform that's handling 100,000+s of interactions daily.

You will be working closely with the Machine Learning team; however, you are not required or expected to have background in Machine Learning. This is an applied role, and we are looking to hire a software engineer with experience in cloud computing and distributed systems. In this role, you will:

About the Team Dex is an AI-powered recruiter, matching exceptional software engineers with top tech companies. We're one of the fastest-growing UK startups, and have raised $3.1M from a16z and Concept Ventures to build a best-in-class voice agent, matching engine and web app experience that will redefine the way that talent and opportunity connect. We're hiring a Python engineer to join our...

About Prighter Prighter is a fast-growing LegalTech company building productised services and SaaS solutions for compliance with data protection as well as AI & digital governance regulations. With the mission to enable companies around the world to comply with regulatory requirements for their digital business, our services and SaaS solutions guide our global clients through the increasingly...

You will help build the foundation that supports the organisation's technical goals.

You will be expected to be proactive and collaborative, helping deliver high-quality backend technology, contributing solutions to features ranging from efficient data replication to multi-tenancy, and scaling to support the Organisation's mission.

You will bring deep expertise in high-performance, cloud-native services and lead a talented engineering team in delivering resilient, scalable platforms that support rapid innovation and global reach. This is a hybrid based role, working 3 days in either our Southam or Guildford offices.

You will be a great fit if you: - Have 5+ years full-stack experience, with strong JavaScript/TypeScript depth. - Are backend-leaning, with deep Node. js and API experience. - Have previously worked in early-stage start-ups or very lean engineering teams. - Have extensive evidence of being a hands-on individual contributor in complex codebases.

You will oversee 2–3 backend squads, shaping long-term microservices architecture using Java 21 and AWS. This role balances strategic technical leadership with hands-on mentorship to drive engineering excellence, security, and scalable system design. Why this role is remarkable:

Join OCI’s Edge Security team as a Principal Engineer to architect and deliver cloud-scale DDoS protection. You’ll lead design for high-performance detection and mitigation systems, drive automation and operational excellence, and set the technical direction for customer-facing DDoS capabilities across OCI’s global edge. This role requires deep expertise in Linux networking data path and...

DFUSION builds and maintains the platforms behind the likes of YachtBuyer and YachtCharterFleet. High-performance digital products used by millions. We combine strong engineering, advanced data and premium UX to deliver the most sophisticated technology in the luxury yachting sector. We’re looking for two Senior Full Stack Engineers with deep, hands-on experience building scalable systems and...

Software Engineer Fully Remote | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits Harrington Starr has partnered with a leading Global Payments Technology company who are seeking to hire a Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on scalable, resilient systems while contributing to real-world solutions in the financial technology space. Key...

Vice President of Engineering Location: Remote (Ideally need to be based in the UK) Salary: £140,000–170,000 base + equity + benefits About the Company Join a Series A–funded digital asset risk-management platform backed by Microsoft, Coinbase, Samsung, Nyca, and Neotribe. With $22M raised and three years of financial runway, the company powers real-time risk monitoring, analytics, and...

Engineering Manager – Mobile (Android & iOS) 📍 Leeds, UK | Hybrid Working We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager (Mobile) to lead the development and operation of high-traffic Android and iOS applications used daily by millions of users across multiple European markets. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide a cross-functional squad, drive technical excellence, and...

You will design and deploy robust frontend client, backend services, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native solutions by utilising your software development knowledge and your DevOps proficiency across AWS and GCP.

You will join a cross-functional product engineering team working on the evolution and modernisation of a core SaaS platform. The focus is on building scalable, cloud-native services while improving reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.

Accelerant is building a new platform that will serve as the backbone of how risk is exchanged in the future. The Product & Technology team is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer who is passionate about building high quality software systems that are valued by customers. If you join our team, here are some of things you’ll be doing: - Working closely with peer engineers, product...

Lead Software Engineer Stealth AI Fintech Startup | London | Hybrid (3 days on-site) We’re hiring on behalf of an innovative Fintech startup that is building an AI-driven platform that’s rethinking how investors analyse, access, and manage alternative assets (e.g. private equity, private credit and other private markets). They've built there MVP, raised funding from experienced fintech...

About Roadern Roadern is building an AI-powered road and asset intelligence platform used by road authorities and councils. Our product is mobile-first, turning smartphone imagery, GPS, and sensor data into actionable insights at scale. We’re looking for a senior engineer who is strong in React Native, comfortable with map-heavy interfaces, and happy working across mobile and web in a startup...

📍 Remote | Full-Time 👋 About Us Medify is a mission-driven EdTech company widening access to medicine and healthcare careers. Our platform supports thousands of learners preparing for high-stakes admissions exams, and our engineering team plays a critical role in delivering reliable, scalable, and high-quality learning experiences. Medify Engineering is a team of ten engineers across two...

You will be responsible for the entirety of the back end features of the products.

You will be in charge of building scalable backend services and awesome messaging queues.

You will be responsible for developing a Python-based back end platform that's handling 100,000+s of interactions daily.